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screech vs holler

holler vs screech

screech and holler both are nouns.

screech and holler both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screech Yes No Yes No
holler Yes No Yes No
As verbs, holler is a hypernym of screech; that is, holler is a word with a broader meaning than screech:
  • screech: utter a harsh abrupt scream
  • holler: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of screech include call, cry, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell.
screech (noun) holler (noun)
sharp piercing cry a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry a small valley between mountains
screech (verb) holler (verb)
utter a harsh abrupt scream complain
make a high-pitched, screeching noise utter a sudden loud cry
shout out
Difference between screech and holler

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